Naturally grown gold kiwi fruit (mixed sizes, approx. 800g) (Nishida Orchard)

 Very popular! Nishida's naturally grown gold kiwifruit is ready for harvest.



Taking on the challenge of natural fruit cultivation, something that was once thought to be "impossible"

Nishida returned to his hometown of Kumamoto in 2000 and began working in his family's orchard as the successor.
Originally, we started without knowing anything about natural farming.
We spray chemical fertilizers and pesticides every day as if that were a matter of course.
However, as I continued, I began to have doubts about the large amounts of pesticides being used.
"Pesticides are sprayed dozens of times. I wouldn't want to eat fruit that has been soaked in those pesticides."
Nishida's feelings gradually grew stronger.
While keeping an eye on environmentally conscious agriculture, a series of connections led to our encounter with Purely.

 Nishida's first step towards natural farming was when he began to have doubts about the pesticides and fertilizers that were commonly used.


"At first I was surprised, thinking, 'Natural farming without the use of pesticides or fertilizers. There's a farming method like this!' But then I began to feel strongly that, since I'd come back to my hometown of Kumamoto, I wanted to practice natural farming that is kind to both the environment and people."
After meeting Purely, Nishida began practicing natural farming in small areas in 2007.

 The naturally grown gold kiwi fruit is ready for harvest and is lush with fruit.


 Without relying on any pesticides or fertilizers, they have grown well thanks to the power of plants, insects, and the soil.



The "insects" are employees of Nishida Orchard

Nishida's gold kiwis are grown without the use of any pesticides or fertilizers, even from the seedlings.
We grow our plants naturally from seedlings.
Fruit trees are inherently susceptible to damage from insects and diseases, and large amounts of pesticides and fertilizers are generally used on them.
At Nishida Orchard, which practices natural farming, naturally occurring insects are used instead of pesticides and fertilizers.
"Because I don't use pesticides, a diverse range of creatures live in my orchard. For example, the newly hatched spiders prey on mites and other insects that harm the peaches."
In the world of conventional farming, insects are considered to be harmful pests and are thoroughly eradicated using pesticides.
However, Nishida describes the insects as "employees of Nishida Orchard," and he works to create an orchard in harmony with nature.

 Baby spiders living in the trees. Valuable orchard workers.



Nishida has recreated a natural environment in his orchard where living things and plants coexist and life is diverse.
They also practice biodynamic farming methods, which involve mowing, pruning, and harvesting in accordance with the phases of the moon.
The fruits grown using this farming method are extremely popular nationwide and known as "Tsukiyomi Fruits."


 Naturally grown with the power of sun, water and soil, gold kiwifruit is also incredibly beautiful.


 "We were able to produce delicious gold kiwis again this year," he said. They are characterized by their rich sweetness and moderate acidity.



Gold kiwi fruit is characterized by its rich sweetness and moderate acidity.

Nishida's gold kiwis are different from regular ones in that their flesh is yellow, they have little acidity, and they have a high sugar content.
When they are just harvested, they are not very ripe, so they should be stored at room temperature to ripen.
Slice the soft flesh into rounds and enjoy by scooping it up with a spoon.

 It has a rich, creamy sweetness. Please eat it when it is fully ripe.